Belmont University | FYI


August 17, 2007

Important Announcements


Belmont Launches Instant Alert Program
In order to enhance Belmont’s ability to communicate with students, faculty and staff in the event of a campus emergency, the university has launched a new instant alert text messaging system. This optional service will only be used in the event of an on-campus emergency, an unscheduled university closing or a delay or cancellation of classes due to, for instance, severe weather. There is no charge to register for this service although standard text messaging rates apply.

Registration is quick, easy and can be done either online or via text messaging:
1) Text Messaging
Text the word Belmont to 27538. In reply, you will receive a welcome message which indicates a successful sign-up.

2) Online
Sign in to your account on bic.belmont.edu and look for the Instant Alert message (under My Campus and Academic Department Messages). Click on the link provided, and you will be directed to the instant alert Web site. After submitting your information, you will receive a text message which indicates a successful sign-up.

This instant alert text messaging service is just one of the methods the university will use to communicate critical information to students, faculty and staff. We will continue to use a variety of other methods as appropriate including email, voicemail, BIC, the news headlines on www.belmont.edu and the Belmont University news line at 460-5000. For further assistance, contact the Office of Communications at communication@mail.belmont.edu.

Security Alert
Thefts of items such as laptop computers have already been reported as students begin moving into campus housing. Historically, petty thefts increase as students return to campus, particularly on move-in day and the first few weeks after classes begin. Residential areas as well as business offices are common targets. Please help us to keep our campus safe. Follow these important safety tips:

Protect your Property
Use locks on lockers
Lock doors to residence/offices
Lock room/office doors every time you leave
Lock doors to vehicle
Keep residence windows locked
Keep vehicle windows rolled up
Do not leave valuables unattended
Keep a record of valuables serial numbers
Park on campus lots instead of side streets
Report suspicious activity to the Office of Campus Security immediately:
Non-Emergency 615/460-6617
Emergency 615/460-6911


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